Updated 23 July 2026

Gameweek 3, planned early.

The published fixture card and an evidence-led watchlist. Revisit near the deadline for updated roles, injuries and official game information.

Fixture card

The 10 matches

Arsenal v ChelseaARS home · CHE away

Brentford v SunderlandBRE home · SUN away

Brighton & Hove Albion v Leeds UnitedBHA home · LEE away

Everton v Manchester UnitedEVE home · MUN away

Fulham v Crystal PalaceFUL home · CRY away

Hull City v Aston VillaHUL home · AVL away

Ipswich Town v LiverpoolIPS home · LIV away

Manchester City v Coventry CityMCI home · COV away

Newcastle United v AFC BournemouthNEW home · BOU away

Nottingham Forest v Tottenham HotspurNFO home · TOT away

Early watchlist

A conversation starter, not predicted points.

Erling HaalandManchester City · FWD · COV (H)
The reviewed points leader and standout early captaincy candidate.

99evidence

Bruno FernandesManchester United · MID · EVE (A)
Elite 2025/26 output and captaincy potential in the opening weeks.

97evidence

GabrielArsenal · DEF · CHE (H)
Last season's leading defender in this reviewed watchlist.

96evidence

Virgil van DijkLiverpool · DEF · IPS (A)
Played every league minute last season and adds set-piece threat.

91evidence

Antoine SemenyoManchester City · MID · COV (H)
Consistent returns last season; verify classification and role at launch.

91evidence

Morgan Gibbs-WhiteNottingham Forest · MID · TOT (H)
Finished 2025/26 in exceptional form and has attractive home fixtures.

90evidence

Marc GuéhiManchester City · DEF · COV (H)
Strong 2025/26 output across two clubs; role still worth tracking.

89evidence

David RayaArsenal · GK · CHE (H)
Elite clean-sheet evidence; premium planning cost.

91evidence

Rank reliable, aggressive and differential captain profiles.

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